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“Providing services to People with Disabilities”

“Providing services to People with Disabilities”. A presentation by Sarah Togher (IASE). About Us. Who are you? IASE is a National Voluntary Organisation which promotes employment rights and access to work for all people with a disability in Ireland.

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“Providing services to People with Disabilities”

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  1. “Providing services to People with Disabilities” A presentation by Sarah Togher (IASE)

  2. About Us • Who are you? • IASE is a National Voluntary Organisation which promotes employment rights and access to work for all people with a disability in Ireland. • IASE has over 900 members nationally, who in turn are working with over 5,000 people with disabilities.

  3. About us • What’s your position? Sarah Togher – National Co-ordinator • What’s the name of your organisation? IASE (Irish Association of Supported Employment) • Where do operate geographically? IASE provide support nationwide, with 7 regional branches/office base is in Belmullet, Co Mayo

  4. About us • BRANCHES • North West • West • Southern • Midlands • South East • East • North East Core philosophy? The core belief of IASE is that all people with disability who want to work can and have a right to work.

  5. About Our Service • Describe the type of services you deliver • Campaigning for equal rights of people with disabilities in accessing mainstream employment opportunities with the provision of appropriate supports. • Working with Government Departments, Employer Bodies on the development and promotion of a National Inclusive Employment Strategy for all people with disabilities in Ireland. • Promoting and influencing best practice standards in the delivery of employment for all people with disabilities in Ireland. • Facilitating the exchange of information for all interested parties.

  6. About our service • What makes your service different to that provided by others? IASE is the only national umberella organisation promoting the concept of supported employment • What’s your specific expertise? Supported Employment? • Supported Employment is a concept, which enables people with disabilities to be employed in paid jobs in the open labour market. Supported Employment provides support to job seekers with disabilities and their employers and co-workers. The support given allows individuals with disabilities to become and remain gainfully employed. People with a wide range of disabilities e.g. physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities as well as people with mental health difficulties, have become successfully employed using the Supported Employment Model.

  7. Experience & Outlook • What’s your experience? • How long are you involved in the sector? • How would you like to interact with other providers in future? • What’s your special message for People with Disabilities and the audience at the event?

  8. Contact Details • How can people contact you and get more information? • Contact me Sarah Togher email sarah@iase.ie phone 097 82894 James McClean - North West Branch phone 074 9129779

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